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Acquittal in Danish Court: Farm Owner Cleared of Arson Charges in Appeals Court

The owner of a farm near Støvring, Denmark, has been acquitted by the High Court after previously being convicted by the District Court. The farm was damaged by a fire in March 2022, and the owner was accused of orchestrating the fire as well as setting fire to his own Porsche. In January 2023, the District Court sentenced him to one year and three months in prison, of which five months were to be served without parole. However, the convicted individual chose to appeal the verdict.

Following a review and assessment of the case, the Western High Court (Vestre Landsret) ruled on Wednesday to acquit the farm owner of all charges. The defense attorney, Jan Schneider, stated to the media that a compensation lawsuit would now be initiated for the wrongful detention and the financial losses his client has suffered due to the fire and the subsequent legal proceedings.

The acquittal by the High Court was supported by intercepted phone conversations between two witnesses. These pieces of evidence helped undermine the prosecutor’s claims and strengthen the farmer’s defense. The case has been a burden for the farm owner, who is now looking forward to receiving financial compensation.

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